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amalgamate

[/əˈmælɡəmeɪt/]
verb
amalgamar
1. To combine or unite to form one organization or structure
The two companies decided to amalgamate to increase their market power.
As duas empresas decidiram se amalgamar para aumentar seu poder de mercado.
2. To mix or blend different elements together
The chef amalgamated various spices to create a unique flavor.
O chef amalgamou vários temperos para criar um sabor único.
3. To merge metals, especially to combine mercury with another metal
The dentist amalgamated the filling material before applying it.
O dentista amalgamou o material de preenchimento antes de aplicá-lo.
Synonyms
mergecombineblendunitefuseconsolidateintegrate
Antonyms
separatedividesplitpartitionfragment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amalgamar
Standard term used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
amalgamar
Common in corporate and dental terminology
São Paulo
amalgamar
Prevalent in business mergers and acquisitions discussions
Portugal
amalgamar
Used in formal and technical contexts, less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

amalgamate into one
amalgamate forces
amalgamate efforts
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